Revlimid and Medicare

[Patsi]

I have had good insurance to pay for my extremely expensive Revlimid (over $7000 a month). I am going to be retiring soon. When I check the prescription Part D, the least expensive plan, just for the revlimid itself is over $10,000 a year. Is anyone on medicare and revlimid that could help me find resources on this? Thanks.

[plantcollector]

I took Revlimid for awhile (over 1 year). I have Part D, and yes, the co-pays are still SO expensive. Contact the Chronic Disease Fund. If you qualify you may be able to get help with the co-pays. I did. I was surprised that a lot of people would qualify with the the financial requirements they have. I see you posted this in May. Hope you see this answer. I will check the forum from time to time to see if you respond. I could get in touch with you personally to provide you with more details. The financial help I received was GREAT. Wish Revlimid had been the drug for me. There were various side effects and no clear-cut indications that it was helping while I was on the drug. But I seemed to make improvement after getting off it. I am also 5q del. Currently in sort of a "remission" stage. I have been off Revlimid since last August, and I have not had a transfusion since last October. This is nice!

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